Welcome, Wrestling Lovers!

If you like pro wrestling stories, you’re our kind of people. Read the story of pro wrestling in Louisville. Discover the legends of the past including The Black Panther Jim Mitchell and the Women’s World Champ June Byers. Relive the tales of recent icons like Tracy Smothers, Chris Candido, Wahoo McDaniel, and Princess Victoria. And discover the stars of tomorrow on our blog. 

Featured: The Stars of Queen of the Ring

Get the real stories of the other wrestlers featured in the Mildred Burke biopic before it hits theaters in 2025! Meet “The Black Panther” Jim Mitchell, “Cousin Elvira” Snodgrass, and Mildred Burke’s arch-rival June Byers. 

Book Shop

Buy direct and support an indie publisher. From recent icons like Wahoo, Candido, Pondo, and Princess Victoria to the legends of the golden age, we’ve got some amazing stories to tell. 

Amazing Maria vs Haley J at OVW. Photo by Lloyd Thomas.

The Blog

Read about independent wrestlers, promotions like OVW and Grindhouse, and the latest news from Eat Sleep Wrestle. 

About Us

Meet author John Cosper and learn about the history of Eat Sleep Wrestle. 

Wrestling Shorts

Familiar faces abound in these comedy shorts all about pro wrestling. 

Dead Park Books

If you’re like most wrestling fans, you also love horror. Visit our sister site for more great reads.